June Favourites

Welcome back everyone. I can't believe another month has passed and its now July, time is flying isn't it? It seems like only yesterday I was talking about my may favorites. Not much has changed but I thought I'd share a few products and things I have been loving for the month of June.

1. MUA Heaven and Earth eye shadow palette
I have this palette a while now and have used it on an off. However this month I decided to play around with the colors in this palette a lot more and fell in love with it. I love the colors in this palette. They are very pigmented and last all day on the lid. It is a neutrals palette with gorgeous bronzed shades perfect for creating a day and night time makeup look. I've been loving putting the third shade 'Babylon" all over the lid and into the crease with some mascara everyday for a simple quick eye look.

2. Barry M Blueberry Ice Cream Nail Polish

I've been wearing this nail polish on my nails most of the month of June. Its a sky blue shade, perfect for summer. 2 coats of this polish does the trick and you'll get a few days out of the polish without chipping, which is a winner for me as nail polish usually chips on my nails the second day but this one doesn't. It was also very inexpensive like all Barry M nail polishes and the bottle of it will last you ages.

3. My Fitness Pal

This app has been on my phone ages but I always forgot to use it. Its only in the last few months I been regularly using it to log all my food and any exercise I do. I find it really interesting to see whats actually in the food I am eating and it has definitely made me more mindful of what I eat and choose the healthier option!

4.  Pumpkin seeds and Almonds

As I am trying to be a bit healthier I started adding some seeds and nuts into my diet. I've been loving putting pumpkin seeds in my porridge and having almonds as a snack, they're both full of amazing health benefits, they're good sources of healthy fats and both full of antioxidants.                                         

5. Freeist chocolate

Again as I'm trying to choose healthier options but still have to have chocolate I picked up some Freeist chocolate. They are gluten free and have no added sugar but they still taste amazing and just like 'normal' chocolate without some of the guilt. I love all the flavors but the milk chocolate bar is my fav. 

6. Me before you 

Ever since I seen the trailer for this film I've been wanting to go. A few weeks ago I finally got the chance and went to see it in the cinema. It's a brilliant film, lovely story line, bring tissues with you though it definitely tugs at the heartstrings!

So that's all my favorites for the month of June. Hope you all enjoyed and let me know some of your favorites!

Until next time,

Sophie x

May favourites

Hi everyone, so today I'm going to share some of the things I loved throughout May. Its hard to believe we're already in June, the year is flying by isn't it? Anyway on to my favourites!

1. Nyx Butter Gloss in Eclair



I picked this up a while back and recently started using it again throughout the month of May and love it! Its very easy to apply with or without lipstick, dries nice and is a really nice everyday pink. There's also a huge shade range of the butter glosses which I definitely need to try.

2. Batise Dry Shampoo

This isn't a new find for me by any means, I've been using Batise for years now. Recently its a been a savior for my greasy hair. With the help of this I can actually get 2 days out of my hair. I also really like the scent of this one.

3. Peppermint tea

When I was in Holland and Barrett I picked up this tea. It has a really lovely taste, not too strong and its also really good for digestion. I like to drink it after a meal. It was only 2:19 euros in Holland and Barrett so cheap as chips.

4. Strawberries

I've always loved strawberries especially now that its summer and there more readily available. I also think summer is the perfect weather to be eating them in as they are so refreshing and sweet. There also great to snack on if you get a craving for something sweet.

5. Hairstyles

 This half up half down top knot has been my go to hairstyle when I want to wear my hair down but don;t want any hair in my face especially during the summertime! I'm also in the process of growing out my side fringe so this hairstyles perfect!

I've also been loving braided buns. Its very easy to do you just braid your ponytail and form it into the bun shape you desire.  I wear my hair in a bun most days so its a nice touch to add to make it look like you put more effort into the hairstyle when you actually didn't!

6. Pretty Little Liars

I know I mentioned this in a blog post before but I just can't get enough of it. I find myself watching 2-3 episodes a night (got to limit myself). The story line is very gripping and always leaves you wanting to watch more. Definitely give it a watch if you don't already.

Well there you have it my favourites for the month of May. I hope you all enjoyed it. Let me know what your favourites for the month were.

Until next time,

Sophie x

My current favourites

Hi everyone, so today I decided I would share some of the things that I am currently loving right now. I have included both beauty and random favorites to add a bit of variety!

1. Revlon Colourstay Foundation

The first product that I have been loving for a while now is the Revlon Colourstay Foundation. I have mine in the oily/combination formula and in the colour 150 buff. What I love about this foundation is the coverage it gives yet it doesn't feel heavy on the skin. Revlon have recently put a pump on the packaging of the bottle, which makes it so much easier to use and control how much product you want to use. I like to apply this foundation by dotting it on my face with my fingers and buffing the foundation in with the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, which blends the foundation like a dream and leaves you with a flawless finish. I use this foundation on an every day basis and would highly recommend it if you like a medium/full coverage finish to your foundation.

2. Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

I use this sponge with the foundation I mentioned above. It applys the foundation so easily and leaves your foundation with a flawless finish. I like to put mine under running water to dampen the sponge, and squeeze it out well, removing any excess water with a paper towel. The water makes the sponge double in its size and makes it easier to blend the foundation into the skin. 

3. Catrice Liquid Camouflage Concealer

I love this concealer for brightening up the under eye area and other areas on my face. I just apply it in an upside down triangle shape under my eye, between my eyebrows, chin and the arch of my brows. This leaves these areas nice and brightened up. I found it very long lasting on the skin. For only 3.99 euros you can't go wrong!

4. Carmex

I have very dry lips and have always used Vaseline. However I would constantly have to reapply Vaseline throughout the day and found it just drying out my lips more. Then I decided I would give Carmex a go after hearing good things about it and now I wouldn't be without it. Its very moisturizing on the lips, and I find I only need to reapply a few times throughout the day. I find myself always picking up Carmex when I am in Penney's so that I won't run out of it. Its a must for my lips!

5. Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion

I unfortunately suffer with psoriasis on my arms and thighs and I have tried many moisturisers but found most of them just worsen the psoriasis. I decided to try out the Aveeno Daily Moisturisng Lotion. While it doesn't cure the psoriasis, I find it really helps to calm down the redness and bumps on my skin and it leaves your skin feeling moisturised for hours after. It does contain naturally active colloidal oatmeal, which may be the reason its helps to calm down the redness and irritation on my skin from the psoriasis. If you suffer with psoriasis or dry skin I would highly recommend you give this moisturiser a go.

6. Twinnings Green Tea

I know the taste might not be for everyone but I don't mind the taste(or maybe I've just gotten used to it!). I like to drink a cup of this in between meals and I find it fills me up and helps me stop craving sweet things. Green tea also has many benefits including speeding up your metabolism and detoxifying the body, to name but a few. Twinnings also do a variety of other flavours including lemon green tea, jasmine green tea and cranberry green tea. I have tried the lemon green tea and its quite nice for a change from just green tea.

7. Nairns dark chocolate oat biscuits

Lately I've been obsessed with these biscuits. They are wheat free, contain 40% less sugar than the average biscuit and have only 45 calories per biscuit! The best bit about them is they taste the exact same as your average chocolate chip biscuit( but are a lot healthier for you). I like to have these in the evenings with a cup of tea to kill the sweet cravings! If you like chocolate chip cookies but want to be a bit healthier try these!

8. Pretty Little Liars

Last but certainly not least is my latest Netflix obsession, Pretty Little Liars. After hearing so much good things about this series I decided to give in to the hype and give it a watch. I'm only half way through season 1 but I was hooked after the first episode!. I love the suspense it it,'whos A' (I'll have to resist looking it up!) and how every episode leaves you wanting to watch more.

So that was my current favourites right now. I hope you all enjoyed and I will see yous in my next post.

Until next time,

Sophie x